Explosion During Hydrogen Transfer
Hydrogen leak occurred from temporary pipe work during transfer of hydrogen between permanent and emergency cylinders. Ignition source unknown. Resultant explosion caused serious burns to one employee and fire damage to the area local to the explosion.
Event Date
April 2, 1974
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Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Causes
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Unknown
Operational Condition
Consequences
Number of Injured Persons
1
Currency
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Unknown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Not known
Emergency Evaluation
Not known
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
Event description provided by HSE, original source confidential